CTO as a Service
Senior technology leadership, without a full-time hire.
A fractional CTO for architecture, vendors, hiring, roadmaps and investor conversations.
Why teams call us
Problems this solves
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Big technology decisions, no expert
Choosing platforms, vendors and architecture without senior advice.
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Vendors you cannot evaluate
Quotes and proposals that are hard to compare or challenge.
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Hiring your first engineers
Not sure what to look for or how to interview.
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Investors ask technical questions
Due diligence and board questions need confident answers.
Our approach
A fractional CTO gives you senior technology judgement for a set number of days each month. We help set the technical direction, review architecture and code, choose and manage vendors, plan hiring, and report to your board or investors.
The scope, hours and responsibilities are fixed in the agreement, and advice is independent: if the best option is a product or vendor we do not work with, we say so.
What is included
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Technology strategy and roadmap
Priorities aligned to business goals and budget.
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Architecture review
Design decisions reviewed and documented.
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Vendor selection and management
Proposals evaluated and suppliers held to account.
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Hiring support
Role design, interviews and onboarding of engineers.
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Engineering practices
Reviews, testing, security and release processes.
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Board and investor reporting
Clear technical updates and due-diligence support.
What you receive
- Technology roadmap
- Architecture decision records
- Vendor evaluations
- Hiring plan and interview kits
- Monthly leadership report
Technology we work with
- Architecture reviews
- Code reviews
- Security baseline
- Cloud strategy
- Engineering metrics
Industries
How an engagement runs
Every engagement starts with a signed agreement and an advance payment as set out in your proposal. Work begins once both are complete.
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Understand
Business goals, team and systems reviewed.
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Assess
Risks and opportunities written up.
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Plan
Roadmap and priorities agreed.
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Lead
Regular involvement and reporting.
Ready to start? Talk to us directly.
Tell us what you need in a few lines. A specialist replies with next steps and a written proposal before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Ask us
How many days a month?
Can the fractional CTO manage our developers?
What happens when we hire a full-time CTO?
Start with a conversation.
Share a few details. A specialist replies with next steps, usually starting with a short call.